SAMARITANS CARLISLE
To enable persons in Carlisle and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time ofthe day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of funds of £7,419 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £30,923 against expenditure of £38,342. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £248,180, which the trustees note would allow it to operate for 23 months against a policy target of 18 months' operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have considered the level of reserves they require and have concluded that this should amount to the equivalent of 18 months operating costs.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Richard Adam Beatychair
- Alison Mary Stewart
- Anna Jane Meeks
- Helen Dalzell
- Linda Brown
- Paul Lindsay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £40k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £51k | £61k |
| 31/03/2021 | £43k | £38k |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS CARLISLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of funds of £7,419 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £30,923 against expenditure of £38,342. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £248,180, which the trustees note would allow it to operate for 23 months against a policy target of 18 months' operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 25/09/2020 | £2k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |